Information from the December 19, 2023 all-call:
Information from the December 19, 2023 all-call:
📚🕺👗 When Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Black's classes teamed up for a literary adventure, it was a day straight out of "The Outsiders." The classroom turned into a time machine, transporting us to the 1960s as students transformed into either the rebellious Greasers or the stylish Socs. From leather jackets to preppy outfits, the students not only wore the characters' attire but channeled their personalities flawlessly. It was a day where books truly came to life, and our school turned into a mini Greaser hideout and Soc mansion, proving once again that literature has the power to ignite imagination and creativity! 📖✨ #TheOutsidersDressUpDay #LiteraryMagic
Congratulations to Madison Bihl for completing her 6th Grade Aleks Pie!
The GMS Student Council will be hosting a canned food drive from December 11th to 15th. Please have your student bring in any canned or non-perishable food items to their homeroom. The homeroom with the most donations will win a prize! Every food item helps!
Students reviewed heredity in Mrs.Molloy's fourth period class by creating edible critters.
Mrs. Black's reading class collaboratively worked on a hexagonal thinking activity over chapter three from the book, "The Outsiders."
Our students delved deep into the text, exploring elements like characters, setting, theme, and important quotes. Through collaborative discussions, they skillfully connected hexagons, allowing them to express their thoughts and draw meaningful connections between words.
Furthermore, the students actively participated in a gallery walk, where they had the opportunity to engage with their peers' work. They provided valuable TAG (Tell, Ask, Give) feedback on sticky notes, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and growth. It's truly inspiring to see our students' critical thinking and analytical skills in action!
December breakfast and lunch menus 😊
Mrs. Shrout's math classes made classroom reference posters of formulas they struggle with the most!
Mrs. Dyer's class recently took on the impossible domino bridge today for their Friday Grit Challenge. Students persevered and embraced the challenge, congratulations to all those students who were able to complete it. All students were engaged and there were great examples of teamwork in all classes!
Mrs. Black's class recently engaged in an epic showdown of wits and creativity in the ultimate battle of SuperFight! 🌟👊
The students drew cards to determine their character and abilities, then used evidence and persuasive arguments to champion their fictional warriors in the most epic battles ever seen in the classroom! 🎤🗣️💥
But that's not all! Mrs. Black added a theatrical twist to the proceedings, making the arguments even more thrilling and entertaining. 🎭👏
We're thrilled to announce the winners from each class, whose pictures are posted as the true champions of SuperFight! 🏆📸
Congratulations to all the participants for their creativity, critical thinking, and impressive performance! 🌟👏🥳 #SuperFightChampions
Eighth grade students recently utilized virtual reality to learn math concepts!
🦸♂️📝 Superfights Writing Lesson Showcase! 📝🦸♀️
Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Eikenberry, and Mr. McGlone’s eighth graders spent several weeks creating the Ultimate Superhero. The students put their writing skills to the test, creating superheroes who had unique powers and attributes, backstories, and personalities.
Once their superheroes were created, students engaged in friendly "battles" to showcase their superheroes' strengths and abilities. After some T.A.G. feedback, revisions, and edits, the students showcased the best version of their superheroes for a second round of judging, where one winner from each class period was chosen to move forward.
The final round of our Superfights had the winners from each class period competing against each other before a final Ultimate Superhero duo was crowned!
Information from the November 21, 2023 4:00 p.m. all-call:
We will be on Thanksgiving break beginning tomorrow, November 22 through Friday, November 24. Students will return to school on Monday, November 27. In looking ahead to December, there will be a two-hour early release on Wednesday, December 20. Christmas break will be held beginning Thursday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 3. Students will return on Thursday, January 4. On behalf of our district, we wish all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW! 💜
The McClain High School Drama Department will be presenting Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol on November 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door. Our students have worked hard to prepare and are ready to entertain you. Come and join us! 🎭
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
Picture retake day is coming for middle school students. It is Friday, November 17th. If you didn't order pictures the first time, you can go to mylifetouch.com and enter Picture Day ID EVTN4TFM4 to order pictures.
The McClain High School Drama Department will be presenting Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol on November 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door. Our students have worked hard to prepare and are ready to entertain you. Come and join us! 🎭
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
Congratulations to our GMS students who earned honor roll and perfect attendance for the first quarter!
Mrs. Dyer and Miss Smith's seventh grade math classes have entered into a weekly competition in regards to ALEKs topics. Congratulations to the week one winners in each class and Mrs. Dyer's 7/8 block who won this this weeks battle of the blocks! Keep up the good work! Individual winners earned Tiger Paws as well as the class with the highest total. 💜💛🐅
Information from the October 30, 2023 4:30 p.m. all-call:
On Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the McClain High School Cafetorium, we will be holding an internet safety session for ADULTS ONLY presented by nationally recognized speaker Jesse Weinberger. The session is open to parents/guardians, community members, and those from neighboring communities. You do not have to register in advance. Please consider joining us for this valuable informational session.
The Adena Health Mobile Unit will be visiting the buildings in our district, and the first stop is Rainsboro Elementary tomorrow, October 31. If you are a Rainsboro parent, you should have received an email with a consent form in addition to a hard copy that was sent home last week. Consent forms can also be picked up in the school office. Please complete and submit the form whether you would like or not like your child to be seen. Once a consent form is completed, it does not have to be filled out and submitted again. Services provided on the unit include but are not limited to, wellness checks/physicals, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and mental health treatment. If you are a parent in one of our other buildings, you will receive the consent form closer to the mobile unit’s scheduled visit. We are hopeful that many of our families will take advantage of this great opportunity.
Parents and guardians should have received an email with a consent form for an optional influenza and Covid vaccination clinic. The clinic will be held tomorrow, October 31, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in room 153 of Greenfield Middle School. It is for ages six months to adult. Signs will be posted in the colonnade area that will assist you in getting to the correct location. Children younger than 6th grade must be accompanied by their parent or guardian with completed paperwork. If you have a school-age child whom you would like to take to the clinic, you can pick them up from the office and return them once finished. If you have a student who is in 6th through 12th grade that you'd like to receive a shot, you can fill out the form and send it to school with your child. It is a very smooth process for students to be vaccinated during the school day. Parents and guardians can receive shots as well. If you have any questions, please call Katie Pryor, RN at 937-981-3860.
On the evenings of November 1 and 2, we will be having parent-teacher conferences in all of our buildings. If you haven’t signed up for a conference, we would love to see you. Working together, we can help to make the educational experience the best that it can be for students. If you have any questions about scheduling a conference, please contact the office of the building where your child attends.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the building where your child attends during regular school hours. Have a good evening!